East Texas Orofacial Myology

East Texas Orofacial Myology Orofacial Myofunctiional Therapy Evaluations can be made for assessment of tongue or lip ties. Both children and adults can receive therapy.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy consists of correction of improper tongue and lip resting postures, swallowing patterns, nail-biting, prolonged non-nutritive sucking habits such as thumb/finger sucking. These disorders/dysfunctions are termed-Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMD's)

Certification is through the International Association of Orofacial Myology ( IAOM). Misty has over 25 years of experience in the dental field with a background in dental hygiene and is one of a few Board Certified Orofacial Myologists in Texas and the only Board Certified therapist in East Texas. She holds a BS in Oral Health Promotion and is passionate about helping patients live healthier lives through education and treatment/therapy. Treatment usually consists of a team approach that may include general Dentists, Pediodontists, Orthodontists, Oral Surgeons, Periodontists, Allergists, Ear-Nose & Throat specialists, Pediatricians, Sleep Medicine specialists, & Speech-Language Pathologists and most importantly the parent or caregiver. Hours are by appointment and location of therapy offices are in East Texas. East Texas Orofacial Myology opened in 2009. The hours are flexible helping to accommodate busy schedules.

“Breathe. Sleep. Eat. Learn. 💪📚”Back-to-school success starts with healthy habits:👃 Nose breathing for focus & immunity💤...
08/10/2025

“Breathe. Sleep. Eat. Learn. 💪📚”
Back-to-school success starts with healthy habits:

👃 Nose breathing for focus & immunity
💤 Quality sleep for brain power
🥦 Nutrient-packed functional foods for all-day energy

Is your child struggling with mouth breathing, restless sleep, or a poor diet?
These small changes can make a big difference in health, focus, and school performance!

🍏Comment Healthy Starts for more info. 🍎

🥳Congratulations to the sweet girl for eliminating an oral habit! 🎉Thanks to her pediatric dentist .kids.dentistry for r...
08/07/2025

🥳Congratulations to the sweet girl for eliminating an oral habit! 🎉

Thanks to her pediatric dentist .kids.dentistry for recognizing the need for myofunctional therapy! 🍭🤩

Collaboration is key in setting children up for a healthy oral environment.

✨ Understanding Compensations in Myofunctional Therapy ✨At East Texas Orofacial Myology, success in therapy isn’t measur...
07/11/2025

✨ Understanding Compensations in Myofunctional Therapy ✨

At East Texas Orofacial Myology, success in therapy isn’t measured by how teeth shift—it’s about function, not alignment.

👄 When the tongue, lips, and facial muscles aren’t functioning properly, the body finds ways to compensate. That might look like mouth breathing, forward head posture, low tongue position, or even poor sleep. While it’s great to see changes in alignment, it’s not the goal. Muscles do influence bone. Supporting orthodontic goals is always a win win.

✅ Therapy goals are centered around:
🌬️ Nasal breathing – for better sleep, focus, and overall health
👄 Lip competence – lips gently closed at rest
👅 Proper tongue posture – resting fully on the palate, supporting healthy oral development

💡 A straighter smile may happen, but that’s just icing on the cake 🎂—not the purpose of myofunctional therapy.

🔹East Texas Orofacial Myology creates individualized therapy plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. No cookie-cutter programs—just intentional care.

😬 Teeth Grinding in Children is NOT Normal! 🚨If your child grinds their teeth at night, it’s more than just a bad habit ...
06/29/2025

😬 Teeth Grinding in Children is NOT Normal! 🚨

If your child grinds their teeth at night, it’s more than just a bad habit — it’s a red flag. 🚩
Teeth grinding (bruxism) can be a sign of airway insufficiency caused by:

👄 A small or narrow palate
👃 Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
🛏️ Sleep-disordered breathing

Grinding is the body’s way of signaling a struggle to breathe while sleeping — trying to open the airway. These powerful forces can wear down the teeth at the edges and even near the gumline, just like we see in adults.

‼️ Grinding is often one of the earliest signs of sleep-disordered breathing.
Early intervention is key!

A great place to start is 👉 East Texas Orofacial Myology 🧠👃💤
An evaluation can help identify early signs and symptoms that affect craniofacial growth, airway development, and long-term health. 🧒✅

With years of experience and a collaborative team approach, East Texas Orofacial Myology is here to help your child breathe, grow, and thrive.

💬 Message to learn more or schedule an evaluation!

🧐 Oral Habits… Could They Be Reshaping Your Child’s Face? 👶🦷✨Let’s talk growth, function, and healthy development! 💬💡Whi...
06/22/2025

🧐 Oral Habits… Could They Be Reshaping Your Child’s Face? 👶🦷✨

Let’s talk growth, function, and healthy development! 💬💡

While pacifiers can be helpful in the early months, long-term use can impact the way your child’s face, jaws, and smile develop! 🍼👄

➡️ Prolonged sucking habits can lead to:
🔹 Narrow palate
🔹 Open bite
🔹 Changes in tongue posture
🔹 Jaw misalignment
🔹 Mouth breathing patterns

Jaw growth happens rapidly in early childhood — and habits play a HUGE role! 🧠🦴 That’s why weaning off the pacifier by 6 months (ideal) and addressing any lingering habits is so important.

✅ Myofunctional therapy can help guide proper oral function, breathing, and facial development.

✨ East Texas Orofacial Myology has years of experience helping children eliminate oral habits and supporting healthy growth every step of the way! 💙

👃✨ Did you know nasal hygiene is just as important as oral hygiene?Keeping your nasal passages clean can help:✅ Reduce a...
06/17/2025

👃✨ Did you know nasal hygiene is just as important as oral hygiene?

Keeping your nasal passages clean can help:
✅ Reduce allergens & pollutants
✅ Clear congestion & sinus pressure
✅ Improve breathing
✅ Support better sleep
✅ Prevent sinus infections
✅ Boost immunity
✅ Enhance overall health 🌿💪

💡 And here’s the exciting part — SONU uses gentle sound wave therapy to break up nasal congestion and support healthy airflow, naturally. 🎧🌬️ It’s a powerful tool for those dealing with chronic stuffiness, allergies, or breathing issues.

Comment Breathe for SONU info & discount code.

Healthy breathing starts with a clear nose!

😌💧

⸻🧠 Just because your child had expansion or had their tonsils and adenoids removed…does not mean mouth breathing will ma...
06/16/2025

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🧠 Just because your child had expansion or had their tonsils and adenoids removed…
does not mean mouth breathing will magically stop! 👄💨

Mouth breathing is a habit AND a compensation.
Once the airway is open, the body needs to be taught how to use it properly. 🗣️✨

That’s where Myofunctional Therapy comes in! 💪
We help retrain the muscles for nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, and a healthier, more functional future. 👃👅🌬️

🧒💤 If your child is still mouth breathing after treatment — they might just need a little help learning how to breathe right.

Let’s teach the body its new function! 💫


🍎🥦 Picky Eating? Let’s Talk Metabolic Programming 🧠🌱Is your child stuck in a picky eating loop? You’re doing your best, ...
06/05/2025

🍎🥦 Picky Eating? Let’s Talk Metabolic Programming 🧠🌱

Is your child stuck in a picky eating loop? You’re doing your best, but veggies still end up on the floor (or hidden in napkins)? — you’re not alone. 💛

Picky eating can be influenced by more than just “preferences.” It often ties into metabolic programming — how a child’s body learns to process nutrients, regulate hunger, and develop taste preferences early in life. 🧬

Here’s the good news: metabolic patterns can be supported and shifted.

Alongside feeding therapy and oral function support, many families find benefit from whole food concentrates like Juice Plus+ to help:
🥕 Bridge nutritional gaps
🍎Support gut health and immune function
🌿 Expose taste buds to a wider range of plant nutrients (without the food fight!)

This is NOT a replacement for feeding therapy or real food — it’s a gentle, research-backed way to support metabolic resilience while you work toward broader food acceptance.

We believe in a team approach: feeding specialists, myofunctional therapy, and smart nutritional strategies can all work together to help your child thrive. 💫

Want to learn more? Let’s chat.

✨ Did you know East Texas Orofacial Myology offers a Mini Myo Program specially designed for children ages 3–5? 👶🧒This p...
05/27/2025

✨ Did you know East Texas Orofacial Myology offers a Mini Myo Program specially designed for children ages 3–5? 👶🧒

This program helps little ones build foundational skills for:
👄 Proper oral posture
👃 Nasal breathing & hygiene
🦷 Healthy jaw growth & development
👅 Preparing for a tongue tie release (if needed)

East Texas Orofacial Myology frequently receives requests from providers looking for pre- and post-op myofunctional therapy to support tongue tie treatment — but this program isn’t just for tongue ties. Not all children need a release, and this early intervention supports overall oral function and development in every child! 🌟

It’s gentle, fun, and sets the stage for healthy habits that last a lifetime. 🎉

Want to learn more? Send a message today! 💬

🦷 Is Your Child Grinding Their Teeth at Night? 😬While it might seem harmless—or just a quirky phase—bruxing (teeth grind...
05/27/2025

🦷 Is Your Child Grinding Their Teeth at Night? 😬

While it might seem harmless—or just a quirky phase—bruxing (teeth grinding) in children is often a red flag 🚩 that shouldn’t be ignored.

Grinding is more than just a dental issue. It’s often the body’s way of compensating for an underlying airway problem—especially during sleep. When the airway is restricted, the brain sends signals to activate the jaw muscles to help open it up… and the result? Clenching, grinding, and restless sleep.

👉 Common signs your child may need an airway evaluation:
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Snoring or open-mouth breathing
• Restless sleep or bedwetting
• Waking up tired or cranky
• Trouble focusing or hyperactivity during the day

The good news? Myofunctional therapy can help! By addressing oral function, breathing patterns, and tongue posture, we support healthy jaw development and help your child breathe—and sleep—better.

💤 Better breathing = better sleep = better health and development.

If your child is grinding their teeth, don’t just “wait and see.” Let’s get to the root cause. 👍🏻

📩 Message me to schedule an airway screening or learn more about how myofunctional therapy can help your child thrive!

✨ Transformation Through Functional Frenuloplasty! 👅💫Example of an amazing client who recently underwent a functional fr...
05/23/2025

✨ Transformation Through Functional Frenuloplasty! 👅💫

Example of an amazing client who recently underwent a functional frenuloplasty (aka tongue tie release) — and the difference has been life-changing! 🙌

**We are still working through the healing phase**
*These procedures take time and sometimes require additional treatment when you are addressing restrictions this severe.*

Before the procedure:
❌ Extremely limited tongue mobility — couldn’t lift, point, or shape it
❌ Chronic neck & shoulder tension 😣
❌ Posture struggles and full-body compensation patterns

After the release + ongoing myofunctional therapy & bodywork:
✅ Tongue has freedom to move
✅ Speaking 🗣️, swallowing 👄, and breathing 😮‍💨 all improved
✅ Sleeping better 😴
✅ Neck & shoulder inflammation starting to melt away
✅ Body finally able to relax and realign 🧘‍♂️

👉 Aftercare is key! He’s working with a team of providers to address long-standing tension patterns — because healing is a journey, not a quick fix.

For years he lived in a body full of compensations… now, he’s discovering what it’s like to move and live freely. 💪🌟

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS expecting mamas! 📣 ➡️REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🌸The Whole Mama Workshop is a 3-week in-person series cr...
05/11/2025

📣 MARK YOUR CALENDARS expecting mamas! 📣
➡️REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🌸

The Whole Mama Workshop is a 3-week in-person series created to support your body and baby through expert-led guidance and tools on topics like sleep, breathing, nourishment, mobility, labor, and more.

Whether you’re a first-time mama or looking for a more aligned and holistic pregnancy, you’ll walk away feeling more connected, confident, and prepared.

REGISTRATION is OPENING on May 11. 🥳 ➡️ Get on the WAITLIST to be notified FIRST, as there will only be 10 tickets available. [createdforthisbirth.com/wholemama]

Workshops will be held Sundays June 1, 8, 22 at 3:30PM.

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Tyler, TX
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